Rings and things.

[mary]

A recent visit to "The Hermitage" outside Nashville brought usd into a discussion with the site's costume interpreter. She mentioned a most interesting custom regarding the wear of ring's on the left hand of young women.

According to the interpreter, a ring worn on:

• the index finger meant: "I am single and very interested and 'looking'";
  
• the second finger meant: "I am single, but engaged";
  
• the third or 'ring' finger meant: "I am married";
  
• the fourth or 'pinkie' meant: "I am single and definately not looking!"
  
  Has anyone else heard of this custom? If so I would be delighted if you would share your learnings.
  
  Thanks!
  
  Mary